2005 Audi A6 3.1L Petrol · YY54 ULH
2005 Audi A6 (3.1L, petrol). First registered 14 Feb 2005. Recorded mileage 135,427 miles. MOT valid until 11 Oct 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A6
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,427 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YY54 ULH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/10/2026
- 135,427 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YY54 ULH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Audi A6 (YY54 ULH) between April 2023 and October 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases both front flex pipes (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flex pip (8.2.2.1 (b))”; “Offside Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flex pipe front (8.2.2.1 (b))”.
YY54 ULH Mileage History
- 13/04/2023129,420 mi
- 11/04/2024132,473 mi+3,053 mi
- 16/04/2024132,499 mi+26 mi
- 13/10/2026135,427 mi+2,928 mi
- 13/10/2026135,427 mi
Average of roughly 1,715 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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